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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.52, 1,272.93 and 549.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.52, 1,272.93 and 549.49 is: 758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.52 : 1,272.93 = 549.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.52/1,272.93 = 549.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.52x = 1,272.93 × 549.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.52x = 699,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,453.19/922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.20

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